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If you want to play the ukulele, you're going to need to practice! Music teacher Willy M. shares his top 10 favorite ukulele practice tips to bring out the musician in you...
Everyone wants to learn to play an instrument like the ukulele, but for some of us it's hard to find time to practice it. There are days when you really want to practice, but by the time you finish doing all of the things you have to do, you're too tired to pick up your uke.
Well, this article will change all of …
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10 Tips to Have the Best Ukulele Practice Ever

If you want to play the ukulele, you're going to need to practice! Music teacher Willy M. shares his top 10 favorite ukulele practice tips to bring out the musician in you...
Everyone wants to learn to play an instrument like the ukulele, but for some of us it's hard to find time to practice it. There are days when you really want to practice, but by the time you finish doing all of the things you have to do, you're too tired to pick up your uke.
Well, this article will change all of

How Ukulele Artist Danielle Ate the Sandwich Built Her Music Career Online

If you've spent any time checking out rising musicians on YouTube, you've probably seen Danielle Ate the Sandwich's popular original songs or cover videos. Danielle is a uke-slinging singer-songwriter with a dash of comedy who touts inspirations like Paul Simon, Death Cab for Cutie, and Katy Perry.
I got the chance to talk with Danielle today about her musical upbringing, writing the songs for her new album The Drawing Back of Curtains, and her personal journey of growing up as an artist

How Long Does it Take to Learn to Play Ukulele?

How long it takes you to learn ukulele depends on your goals as a musician. Ukulele teacher Willy M. shares his advice for beginners getting started...
Many people want to know how long it takes to learn to play the ukulele. The answer for that is simple:
Two minutes!
That grabbed your attention didnt it! Well, it takes more than a couple minutes to learn to play, but it doesnt take very long to learn the basics about how to get started playing the ukulele.
When its boiled dow

7 Ukulele Strumming Patterns for Beginners

No matter where you are in your ukulele lessons, learning different ukulele strumming patterns will help you improve your technique and your sound. Here, ukulele instructor Willy M. goes over some basic strumming and fingerpicking patterns...
Welcome to picking on the ukulele with Willy. In this lesson, we will learn how to insult, berate, sting and verbally abuse your ukulele! Just kidding! We're going to talk about ukulele strumming patterns. We'll also cover picking techniques and str

Stringed instruments can be intimidating, especially to new musicians. Luckily, the ukulele is a small, cheap, and easy gateway into more advanced instruments. Music teacher Andrew C. explains just how simple ukulele for beginners can be...
Music is often described as a universal language, similar to mathematics. Learning any instrument provides you with a lifetime of fulfillment, happiness, and peace. It also bestows the power of universal communication, which is not limited by borders,